Posted over 4 weeks ago
This helps Speak! for the Unspoken with pet care costs.
Name: Kanga
Male or female? Female
Approximate Age: 1 year old
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Weight: 35lbs
Any impairments: Blind, Medication Controlled Seizures
Potty trained? Mostly
Crate trained? Yes
Good with other dogs? Yes
Good with cats? Yes
Good with kids? With close monitoring
Commands known: None, Comes to name when called
Needs fenced in yard? Yes
Need another dog in the home? Yes! Playmate required
Location: Delaware/Columbus, OH
Energy level (high/med/low)? High
Bio: My name is Kanga and I'm SO EXCITED to meet you! I'm a gorgeous, spunky chocolate lab puppy who is looking for a family to call mine and who will love me forever and ever. My journey for a family started when I was purchased from a breeder at 8 weeks old and then returned the same day when they realized I was blind and had a seizure. The breeder then brought me to a vet office to be euthanized! Well luckily they were super nice and one of the techs said 'no way!' and took me in for a few months to get me healthy and then they reached out to Speak who was happy to take me in. Speak got me tons of specialized test and vet care where I was diagnosed with congenital optic nerve hypoplasia. In normal people words that means I was born blind and unfortunately there's no treatment for this but I've never known any different and this condition should never cause me any additional problems in the future. I also saw a neurologist who has me on daily medications to help control my seizures.
I now live with two cats and two dogs and do very well with everyone. I'm a young, silly girl and so I run into things a lot including my foster siblings but I always respond immediately when they "politely" ask that I not step on their tails. I don't bother our kitties; since I can't see them I'm not even sure if I know they're there. I'm blind so I march really cutely when I walk to 'map' the area. I have a habit of chewing on things due to being blind I sometimes have a hard time telling the difference between chew things and non-chew things.
I love to meet people and am the most friendly little pup you've ever met but because of my mouth-for-eyes I probably wouldn't do well with a family with young children. I would do best with a family who is home frequently to keep an eye on me and keep my puppy brain entertained. I would love some very tolerant, playful fur friends to help guide and teach me things. I do well in my crate and love to run circles or play with toys in the back yard. I'm working on leash walking but am doing well on a harness. Like any good Labrador, I LOVE FOOD and food puzzle toys (Kongs, snuffle mats, wobble balls).
If you're looking for an amazing, jumping, hilarious, special little pup I'm your girl! I promise to make you smile every day and love you forever.
Name: Kanga
Male or female? Female
Approximate Age: 1 year old
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Weight: 35lbs
Any impairments: Blind, Medication Controlled Seizures
Potty trained? Mostly
Crate trained? Yes
Good with other dogs? Yes
Good with cats? Yes
Good with kids? With close monitoring
Commands known: None, Comes to name when called
Needs fenced in yard? Yes
Need another dog in the home? Yes! Playmate required
Location: Delaware/Columbus, OH
Energy level (high/med/low)? High
Bio: My name is Kanga and I'm SO EXCITED to meet you! I'm a gorgeous, spunky chocolate lab puppy who is looking for a family to call mine and who will love me forever and ever. My journey for a family started when I was purchased from a breeder at 8 weeks old and then returned the same day when they realized I was blind and had a seizure. The breeder then brought me to a vet office to be euthanized! Well luckily they were super nice and one of the techs said 'no way!' and took me in for a few months to get me healthy and then they reached out to Speak who was happy to take me in. Speak got me tons of specialized test and vet care where I was diagnosed with congenital optic nerve hypoplasia. In normal people words that means I was born blind and unfortunately there's no treatment for this but I've never known any different and this condition should never cause me any additional problems in the future. I also saw a neurologist who has me on daily medications to help control my seizures.
I now live with two cats and two dogs and do very well with everyone. I'm a young, silly girl and so I run into things a lot including my foster siblings but I always respond immediately when they "politely" ask that I not step on their tails. I don't bother our kitties; since I can't see them I'm not even sure if I know they're there. I'm blind so I march really cutely when I walk to 'map' the area. I have a habit of chewing on things due to being blind I sometimes have a hard time telling the difference between chew things and non-chew things.
I love to meet people and am the most friendly little pup you've ever met but because of my mouth-for-eyes I probably wouldn't do well with a family with young children. I would do best with a family who is home frequently to keep an eye on me and keep my puppy brain entertained. I would love some very tolerant, playful fur friends to help guide and teach me things. I do well in my crate and love to run circles or play with toys in the back yard. I'm working on leash walking but am doing well on a harness. Like any good Labrador, I LOVE FOOD and food puzzle toys (Kongs, snuffle mats, wobble balls).
If you're looking for an amazing, jumping, hilarious, special little pup I'm your girl! I promise to make you smile every day and love you forever.
